1981 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1981 BMW 525 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1981 BMW 525. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 20 kg more than 1981 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 525. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 525 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 525 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
